trade deficit

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The trade deficit widened by $10.5 billion in February, excluding imports and exports of gold that aren’t counted in GDP.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The Chinese share of American imports drops to the lowest level since 2001, but overall U.S. goods trade deficit rises.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Beyond that, it’s hard to say what will happen to the trade deficit this year.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

OTTAWA—A retreat in Canadian exports of autos, gold and aircraft to start the year drove the country’s trade deficit with the world to its widest level in five months in January.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

In economic exchanges between the two countries Romania has had a continuous balance of trade deficit, a situation that both countries were attempting to correct.

From Area Handbook for Romania by Bernier, Donald W.